Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how NC State ranks among other schools offering degrees in microbiology.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #24 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
Ranking Type | Rank |
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Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
Best Microbiological Sciences & Immunology Schools | 24 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in microbiology from NC State. This makes it the #37 most popular school for microbiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in microbiology in 2022, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Microbiology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,761 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,040 for all microbiology bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NC State paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $272 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
In State | Out of State | |
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Tuition | $6,535 | $29,407 |
Fees | $2,360 | $2,360 |
Books and Supplies | $869 | $869 |
On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
On Campus Other Expenses | $3,121 | $3,121 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 microbiology majors earned their bachelor's degree from NC State. Of these graduates, 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in microbiology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 4 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 33 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 5 |
NC State does not offer an online option for its microbiology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NC State Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in microbiology from NC State in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in microbiology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 1 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at North Carolina State University.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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General Biology | 420 |
Zoology | 83 |
Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 83 |
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 78 |
Biotechnology | 48 |
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